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Restoril

Restoril

1 8.9
Brand name for a sleeping medicine used to help people who wake often at night sleep through the night
  • noun
  • /ˈrɛstərɪl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Restoril
  • Fuckin' wh-wh-what was   the deal with the Restor---   uh, Restorils?

Examples

  • The doctor prescribed Restoril because I frequently have trouble staying asleep.

  • Restoril, Elavil, speed, yohimbe, Zocor, Sonata.

    People I Know (2002)

  • I take Restoril to help me sleep through the night without waking up.

  • Many people rely on Restoril as a safe option for managing their insomnia.

Synonyms

temazepam
vsRestoril
  • Specialized
1 7.9

A medicine that helps people sleep through the night when they wake often

is the trademarked brand name for the same medication

Surface Forms

Restoril singular
Restorils plural

Etymology

Restoril is a brand name built from the common word restore 'to bring back' plus a drug-like ending -il. So, think of Restoril as a sleep medicine that helps 'bring back' a full night's sleep for people who wake often or have trouble sleeping.